All-time best cars made

We've already shown you Edmunds' list of the 50 worst cars. But what about the best cars? Here are the 50 best cars as ranked by Edmunds.

October 25, 2012 5:20 AM

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50. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This was the first Corvette that could compete with Europe’s best, according to Edmunds. The car packed a lot of power from its 5.7 liter all-aluminum V8 engine that won over American consumers. (Photo: Jerbec, Flickr)

50. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This was the first Corvette that could compete with Europe’s best, according to Edmunds. The car packed a lot of power from its 5.7 liter all-aluminum V8 engine that won over

47. 1984 Jeep Cherokee: The car is considered to be one of the best off-roaders built by Jeep, and like the A4, it helped save the company’s brand. It also created a market for compact SUVs. (Photo: IFCAR, Wikipedia)

47. 1984 Jeep Cherokee: The car is considered to be one of the best off-roaders built by Jeep, and like the A4, it helped save the company’s brand. It also created a market for compact SUVs. (Photo: IFCAR,

44. 1987 Ferrari F40: Ferrari has had some legendary models, and the 1987 Ferarri F40 is certainly among them. The car packed plenty of power from its V8 engine that helped it get gracefully up to 200 mph. (Photo: Ben_In_London, Flickr)

44. 1987 Ferrari F40: Ferrari has had some legendary models, and the 1987 Ferarri F40 is certainly among them. The car packed plenty of power from its V8 engine that helped it get gracefully up to 200 mph.

43. 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda: Plymouth dropped a Hemi V8 engine into its 1970 Barracuda model to create the Hemi ‘Cuda. Since then, the model has been an icon from the muscle car era. (Photo: Mobilene, Flickr)

43. 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda: Plymouth dropped a Hemi V8 engine into its 1970 Barracuda model to create the Hemi ‘Cuda. Since then, the model has been an icon from the muscle car era. (Photo: Mobilene,

38. 2004 Toyota Prius: The first generation of the Toyota Prius was a game changer, but the second generation helped to cement it as a good car that could also sip gasoline. (Photo: Larry Page, Flickr)

38. 2004 Toyota Prius: The first generation of the Toyota Prius was a game changer, but the second generation helped to cement it as a good car that could also sip gasoline. (Photo: Larry Page, Flickr)

37. 1957 Lotus 7: This car packs a ton of power into a small frame. The car wasn’t very big, but as Edmunds put it, it "casts a big shadow over the world of automotive engineering." (Photo: Alex Jilitsky, Flickr)

37. 1957 Lotus 7: This car packs a ton of power into a small frame. The car wasn’t very big, but as Edmunds put it, it "casts a big shadow over the world of automotive engineering." (Photo: Alex Jilitsky,

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36. 1973 Lancia Stratos: This car looks pretty strange, but it’s performance on the road was never in question. The car won the World Rally Championship from 1974 through 1976. (Photo: Giorgio Brida, Flickr)

36. 1973 Lancia Stratos: This car looks pretty strange, but it’s performance on the road was never in question. The car won the World Rally Championship from 1974 through 1976. (Photo: Giorgio Brida, Flickr)

34. 1984 Honda Civic CRX: Like many other models on this, the Honda Civic CRX helped spark the sports compact market. The car offered drivers a fun feel on the road without the pain at the pump. (Photo: TTTNIS, Wikipedia)

34. 1984 Honda Civic CRX: Like many other models on this, the Honda Civic CRX helped spark the sports compact market. The car offered drivers a fun feel on the road without the pain at the pump. (Photo: TTTNIS,

30. 1961 Jaguar E-Type: The Jaguar E-Type has been called one of the best-looking cars ever made, but it also didn’t skimp on power. Style and performance helped set it apart from other cars from that generation. (Photo: Jack_Snell, Flickr)

23. 1969 Porsche 917: This model is credited with the fastest lap time at the Le Mans race, and it won the race two years. Those credentials are enough to make it one of the top 50 best cars of all-time. (Photo: Jack_Snell, Flickr)

23. 1969 Porsche 917: This model is credited with the fastest lap time at the Le Mans race, and it won the race two years. Those credentials are enough to make it one of the top 50 best cars of all-time.

22. 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R: The car wouldn’t ever be officially sold in the U.S., but that didn’t stop Americans from driving it. The car was the first GT-R with all-wheel drive, which has become the norm now. (Photo: Daft Photos, Flickr)

22. 1989 Nissan Skyline GT-R: The car wouldn’t ever be officially sold in the U.S., but that didn’t stop Americans from driving it. The car was the first GT-R with all-wheel drive, which has become the norm

20. 1987 Buick Grand National: The Buick Grand National became a common model on the streets of the 1980s, and there’s no question why it was so popular. It has plenty of power from its V6 engine and good styling. (Photo: SigmaEye, Flickr)

20. 1987 Buick Grand National: The Buick Grand National became a common model on the streets of the 1980s, and there’s no question why it was so popular. It has plenty of power from its V6 engine and good

18. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro: The 1967 Camaro was General Motors response to the Ford Mustang, and it certainly didn’t strike out with consumers. Drivers loved the car, and it quickly became a favorite. (Photo: Collector Car Ads, Flickr)

18. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro: The 1967 Camaro was General Motors response to the Ford Mustang, and it certainly didn’t strike out with consumers. Drivers loved the car, and it quickly became a favorite. (Photo:

13. 1938 Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic: Like Lamborghini, Bugatti are about style and performance. The 1938 Bugatti was one of the most advanced of its time and also one of the most beautiful. (Photo: Georg Schwalbach, Flickr)

13. 1938 Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic: Like Lamborghini, Bugatti are about style and performance. The 1938 Bugatti was one of the most advanced of its time and also one of the most beautiful. (Photo: Georg

9. 1908 Ford Model T: Do we really have to say anything about this car? You can’t name the 50 best cars of all-time without mentioning the one that started the whole revolution. The 1908 Model T was the first affordable car for consumers. (Photo: Jack_Snell, Flickr)

9. 1908 Ford Model T: Do we really have to say anything about this car? You can’t name the 50 best cars of all-time without mentioning the one that started the whole revolution. The 1908 Model T was the first

8. 1928 Duesenberg ModelJ: The car is considered to be the first supercar. It packed 265 horsepower from its straight-8 engine. Note: The car pictured is actually a 1930 model. (Photo: Morven, Wikipedia)

8. 1928 Duesenberg ModelJ: The car is considered to be the first supercar. It packed 265 horsepower from its straight-8 engine. Note: The car pictured is actually a 1930 model. (Photo: Morven, Wikipedia)

5. 1964 Porsche 911: Like the Benz Gullwing, this is the best Porsche ever produced. It packed power with styling to give drivers everything they could dream of. Shown is the 1965 model (Photo: Dave Hamster, Flickr)

5. 1964 Porsche 911: Like the Benz Gullwing, this is the best Porsche ever produced. It packed power with styling to give drivers everything they could dream of. Shown is the 1965 model (Photo: Dave Hamster,

2. 1959 Austin Mini: This model went by a couple different names, but it was a winner under whatever branding. It would become a blueprint for mainstream modern cars, Edmunds wrote. (Photo: Kayels, Flickr)

2. 1959 Austin Mini: This model went by a couple different names, but it was a winner under whatever branding. It would become a blueprint for mainstream modern cars, Edmunds wrote. (Photo: Kayels, Flickr)